Now, let’s see what we compare of a thing/person/object etc. to choose one from the alternatives!
Read the following two texts, and in pairs/groups, identify the similarities and differences between Viruses and Bacteria in text 1 and Culture and Civilization in text 2. Later, present your findings in front of the whole class.
Read the following two texts, and in pairs/groups, identify the similarities and differences between Viruses and Bacteria in text 1 and Culture and Civilization in text 2. Later, present your findings in front of the whole class.
Comparing and Contrasting: Viruses vs. Bacteria and Culture vs. Civilization
Text 1: Viruses and Bacteria
| Similarities | Both are microscopic organisms. |
|---|---|
| Both have the potential to cause infections and diseases in humans, animals, and plants. | |
| Both have mechanisms for replication. | |
| Both can be transmitted from one organism to another through various means. | |
| Dissimilarities | Bacteria: Single-celled and considered living organisms. |
| Can reproduce independently through binary fission. | |
| Larger than viruses. | |
| Antibiotics can kill bacteria. | |
| Viruses: Not cells but genetic material (DNA or RNA) enclosed in a protein coat. | |
| Considered nonliving particles. | |
| Require a host cell to replicate. | |
| Antibiotics are not effective against viruses. |
Culture and Civilization
| Similarities | Both involve shared values, beliefs, norms, and customs that guide behavior within a society. |
|---|---|
| Both produce art, literature, music, and other forms of creative expression. | |
| Both develop languages to facilitate social interaction. | |
| Differences | Culture: May be more localized. |
| Civilization: Broader in scope than culture. Includes multiple cultures within its boundaries. Involves larger populations compared to culture. Recognized for their historical impact (e.g., Egypt, Greece, China). |
Group Activity: Identifying Similarities and Differences
In pairs or groups, analyze the texts provided and identify the similarities and differences between Viruses and Bacteria in Text 1 and Culture and Civilization in Text 2. Discuss your findings and be prepared to present them to the whole class.
Viruses vs. Bacteria:
| Similarities: | Both are microscopic, cause diseases, replicate, and can be transmitted. |
|---|---|
| Differences: | Bacteria are living and reproduce independently, while viruses are nonliving and require a host. |
Culture vs. Civilization:
| Similarities: | Both guide societal behavior, produce creative works, and develop languages. |
|---|---|
| Differences: | Culture is localized, while civilization is broader, includes multiple cultures, and has significant historical impact. |
This structured approach and comparison exercise can help in understanding and articulating the differences and similarities between various concepts effectively.
TG Instructions for 6.2.1
- You can ask your students whether they know about the differences between culture and civilization or differences between viruses and bacteria
- You can ask them to explain how learning differences and similarities help them to understand complex concept more easily
- Then, tell students to go through the texts on culture and civilization and the texts on virus and bacteria in groups and pairs.
- Tell each group to note down the similarities and differences.
- Monitor their activity and ensure that all students are participating in the activity.
- Tell each group to make a presentation on their findings.
- Facilitate a question-answer session after each presentation and make corrective feedback
- Complete the activity in one class